Locum Consultant Dermatologist

Transformation Unit; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury invites applications for a Locum Consultant Dermatology post (10 PA) on a fixed-term contract of 24 months. The role covers the Friends Dermatology Centre with occasional trust-wide duties, based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

The post requires GMC registration, UK clinical experience, and a strong interest in skin cancer and skin surgery. Responsibilities include leading the service, teaching, audits, and maintaining high

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration or eligibility required.
• CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or equivalent within 6 months of interview.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent constitutes a formal credential.
• MD or PhD is desirable.
• English level competence at Level 2 or UK equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide a first-class dermatology service.
• Lead and supervise staff involved in the service.
• Maintain confidentiality of business plans and strategies.
• Support other clinical specialties and contribute to teaching.
• Deliver a comprehensive dermatology service including skin cancer and surgery.

Skills

Dermatology expertise

Teaching experience

NHS experience

Skin cancer/surgery interest

Surgical experience

Education

CCT/CESR Specialist Registration

MRCP (UK) or Equivalent

MD or PhD

English Level 2 or equivalents

Job description

Main area Dermatology Grade Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 24 months (.) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

10 sessions per week (Mixed theatre clinic & administration) Job ref 344-6207LCONSAC

Employer East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kent & Canterbury Hospital Town Canterbury Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

This is a 10 PA role for a Locum Consultant Dermatology post with activity based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury, but will also include a
requirement to occasionally work Trustwide.

East Kent has a highly regarded, active, established surgical and Mohs
micrographic surgery service that has been developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons at the helm. An energetic and enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Skin cancer, paediatrics, general dermatology clinic with and occasional Skin surgery.

Main duties of the job

The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust.

These include:

• Provision of a first-class clinical service
• Effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service
• Conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards
• Co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and development
  strategies within the Trust
• Support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching

The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

• Full GMC Registration
• CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School
• Advanced skin grafts and flaps
• Surgical experience
• Skin Surgery
• Mohs training

Skills and experience

• Wide knowledge and experience in Dermatology
• Experience of teaching
• Working within the NHS
• MD or PhD
• MRCP (UK) or Equivalent

Clinical Governance

• Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes

There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a local Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work,
there’s never been a better time to join us. To find out more about east Kent visit our website . The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.

We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.

Applicants for eligible roles requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.

We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.